Meal Timing & Blood Sugar Balancing

Question 1

Why is meal timing important for balancing blood sugar?

Answer 1

Sporadic eating creates extreme highs and lows for blood sugar levels which creates stress on the body.

Question 2

How does the body become reactionary or in a place of survival?

Answer 2

When you skip meals or have light or small snack in the morning with a big or heavy dinner at night.

Question 3

What happens when you eat too frequently?

Answer 3

It becomes taxing for the body and leads to insulin resistance, which means the body requires higher levels of insulin to bring the blood glucose concentration back down to a physiological balance.

Question 4

How does meal timing help with repair insulin sensitivity?

Answer 4

By spacing out meals throughout the day and having minimal snacks. Also finding the right amount and balance of macronutrients is essential.